LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Student Loans Company (SLC) is helping to develop the next generation of technology, data and business professionals as it opens applications for its Autumn 2026 Graduate Programme. The organisation which employs more than 3000 people across four sites in Glasgow, Hillington, Darlington and Llandudno Junction, is offering a number of opportunities for graduates to join a two‑year rotational programme de...
LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Police forces set to receive record levels of funding to keep communities safe. * New Neighbourhood Policing Ringfence to get officers out from behind desks and on the beat. * Builds on 14% increase in neighbourhood police officers in six months. Wales will see a significant boost to the number of neighbourhood police officers on its streets, as the UK government is set to invest a record £18.4 billion to ...
LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government brings together tech giants and disability charities to improve workplace accessibility. * Discussions explored how emerging technologies can create new job opportunities for disabled people. * Initiative supports the government's mission to help people into good jobs. Disabled people are set to benefit from the expertise of some of the world's tech giants to help make the workplace more accessible t...
LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) invites veterinary students who are in their clinical years of study to apply to attend a one-week extramural studies (EMS) placement in July 2026, at the VMD's offices in Addlestone, Surrey. The placement is an exciting opportunity to discover how veterinary medicines are authorised. Students will also explore other important aspects of the VMD's work and will learn abo...
LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: WewelcomeMauritania's continued engagement with theUPRprocess, as well as:efforts to strengthen access to education (particularly forgirls); measuresto address slavery and human trafficking; andcollaboration with humanitarian partners. We recommend that Mauritania: * Continuesadvancing the rights of women and girls byimplementing legislationongender-based violenceandensuring access to justice and survivor-cent...
LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thank you, Mr Vice President. The UK values Nauru's sustained commitment to the UPR process and welcomes its efforts to enact the last review's recommendations, including legal and policy reforms to protect the rights of women and children and persons with disabilities. We also welcome Nauru's commitment to protections against gender-based violence and improving its food security. We urge Nauru to continue seeki...
LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * 97.25% of tax returns were filed online. * 11.48 million people filed their Self Assessment tax returns by 31 January. * Anyone who missed the deadline should file their return and pay any tax owed as soon as possible. More than 11.48 million people beat the deadline and filed their Self Assessment tax return for the 2024 to 2025 tax year by 31 January, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) can reveal. There were 475,...
LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thank you, Madam Vice President. The United Kingdom recognises São Tome and Príncipe's efforts to protect human rights through its accession of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its continued engagement with international human rights mechanisms. The UK commends São Tome and Príncipe for the delivery of peaceful and inclusive elections in 2...
LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Major commitments boost London's position as world-leading financial centre. * Includes agreements to pursue UK-China cooperation on innovative biodiversity financing, and more efficient cross-border settlement services, supporting trade and investment flows. * Ministerheraldsdepth of opportunity for UK businesses working with China. British jobs and businesses will be supported by enhanced cooperation with Chi...
LONDON, Feb. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Paul has led the UK Space Agency for four and a half years. Working closely with ministers, he delivered two successful delegations to the European Space Agency Councils of Ministers, securing record investment levels, UK science leadership and three new UK astronauts. The UK space sector now has access to a wider range of national space funding than ever before, with flagship initiatives such as the National Spa...